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Suggest Treatment For Blockage In Arteries Of An Elderly Person

Hi my dad age 76 has been hospitalized and after doing a 2d eco doctor informed us that his heart is functioning only 20% and there are possibility of lot of blockages. He also told that there is no use of going for an angioplasty or for some other operations as his heart is not in a position to bear the operation. Please suggest if there is another way out to cure him. M from mumbai also can u please suggest me with some good doctors?
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hello Dear
I appreciate your concern for your father

I would like further information to help you better
what all symptoms he is having
since how long he is ill?
Any associated co morbidity if any like diabetes or thyroid disease

You need to consult a cardiologist for further examination and other alternative treatment

Meanwhile I would advise certain life style modifications for better quality of life
1. Complete abstinence smoking and alcohol
2. Keep his blood pressure under check
3. Blood thinner medicines are there which reduces the risk of heart attack in future
4. Ask him not to exert much, aerobic exercises like walking and yoga recommended
5. Strict dietary restrictions as advised or you can ask me for that too

Myself from Mumbai and there are numerous good cardiac care centers in Mumbai

Hope you will find it relevant to your query
Best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Blockage In Arteries Of An Elderly Person

Hello Dear I appreciate your concern for your father I would like further information to help you better what all symptoms he is having since how long he is ill? Any associated co morbidity if any like diabetes or thyroid disease You need to consult a cardiologist for further examination and other alternative treatment Meanwhile I would advise certain life style modifications for better quality of life 1. Complete abstinence smoking and alcohol 2. Keep his blood pressure under check 3. Blood thinner medicines are there which reduces the risk of heart attack in future 4. Ask him not to exert much, aerobic exercises like walking and yoga recommended 5. Strict dietary restrictions as advised or you can ask me for that too Myself from Mumbai and there are numerous good cardiac care centers in Mumbai Hope you will find it relevant to your query Best wishes